Practical Education. Lifelong Connections. ADMISSIONS BULLETIN 2017-2018
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An ideal location. For nearly 100 years, South Texas College of Law Houston has
resided in downtown Houston, within walking distance of the city’s courts, law firms, and Fortune 500 corporations. Our location offers students access to internships and externships with judges, law firms, and nonprofit organizations, in addition to the law school’s on-site legal clinics. Rather than a trend, “practice-ready” instruction has been a distinctive hallmark of STCL Houston’s curriculum since our founding in 1923. Our downtown location amplifies our value in providing an exceptional legal education.
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Opportunity
Students provide legal assistance for Houston-area residents through the 17 Randall O. Sorrels Legal Clinics, including:
Civil Practice Clinics Estate Planning Clinic Family Law Basic Clinic Family Law Advanced Clinic Guardianship Clinic Probate Clinic Veterans Clinic Youth Advocacy Clinic Transactional Clinics Trademark Clinic Patent Clinic Special Focus Clinics Access to Justice Clinic Asylum and Human Trafficking Clinic Actual Innocence Clinic Domestic Violence Clinic Immigration Clinic Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Mediation Clinic Marshall-Brennan Clinic
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The Randall O. Sorrels Legal Clinics housed on the school’s 10th floor constitute one of the state’s largest—and arguably best—legal clinic programs. With opportunities
to interview, counsel, and advise low-income clients across 17 legal practice areas, students gain invaluable experience working alongside seasoned attorneys. Each year students in the Randall O. Sorrels Legal Clinics provide free legal services valued at $1 million to more than 300 Houston residents. Students mediate more than 150 disputes (including Justice of the Peace and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission cases) and assist with filing more than 70 trademark applications annually. The Veterans Clinic and the Immigration Clinic significantly benefit many residents in our community each year. Externships create opportunity. Externships provide STCL Houston students the opportunity to develop practical lawyering skills and build a professional network. Our downtown location provides easy access to federal, state, and county courts, prosecutors’ and public defenders’ offices, legal departments in the medical center and museum district, and a host of nonprofit and legal-aid organizations. Career opportunities. As a graduate of STCL Houston, you will be prepared to pursue a wide range of career options. Our alumni have successful
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careers in traditional roles as attorneys and counsel at private law firms, corporations, and government agencies. Our graduates also excel in more unconventional sectors, such as nonprofit organizations, university administration, healthcare regulation, energy, and finance. Still others go on to work as sports agents, journalists, or real estate brokers. With a well-rounded legal education, the possibilities are endless. With one you get four. STCL Houston is a member of the Consortium for Innovative Legal Education (CILE). As one of four private, independent law schools that constitute CILE, we can offer our students the unique opportunity to take courses for credit at any other member school. Take a summer to study family law while learning to surf at California Western School of Law in San Diego. Or study intellectual property or immigration law in Boston at New England Law|Boston, touring national landmarks in your free time. You also may choose to take an online course in healthcare law, offered by Mitchell Hamline School of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota. You might even end up sitting alongside students from these schools who choose to immerse themselves in oil and gas law expertise at STCL Houston!
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Come meet our top-notch faculty, and we promise you will walk away inspired. Not only will you discover that our faculty are leaders in their fields, you will be impressed by their level of investment in your success. At South Texas College of Law Houston, your professors will know your name, and you will find them remarkably accessible. Students often note that the law school has a particularly supportive, friendly atmosphere that inspires a true sense of community—a rarity among graduate school programs. Will you have to work hard? Definitely. Will you need to be prepared for class? Absolutely. Our faculty holds a reputation for focusing on teaching first. But for students who want to succeed, you’ll find a strong support system and a lifelong connection with faculty members who will inspire you. STCL Houston offers a focused curriculum through seven Centers of Excellence. Explore the unparalleled quality available to students that cannot be found in any other law school.
Legal Research and Writing
spectrum of writing ability into some of the country’s best legal writers. STCL Houston is one of only 21 law schools in the nation to have tenured and tenure-track faculty teaching in this program.
Seven centers highlight
When it comes to teaching the art of Advocacy, no law school can compete with South Texas College of Law Houston.
The Harry L. Reed Oil and Gas Law Institute
One of only three schools to rank consistently in the nation’s top 10 for trial advocacy by U.S. News & World Report, STCL Houston offers a rigorous curriculum taught by some of the country’s best current and former litigators.
areas of excellence. The Advocacy Program The Frank Evans Center for Conflict Resolution
Institute for International Legal Practice and National Security Legal Research & Writing Program The Randall O. Sorrels Legal Clinics Transactional Practice Center
South Texas College of Law Houston has won the American Bar Association’s National Appellate Advocacy Competition 15 times— more than any other law school.
In law, writing is king. Few law schools can compete with STCL Houston’s legal research and writing program. In fact, our program is a leader in the nation, evidenced by our unprecedented number of “Best Brief ” awards from the American Society of Legal Writers’ Scribes competition, the most prestigious legal writing contest in the country.
Our students receive in-depth, intensive training in the art of trial and appellate advocacy. Professors and coaches, including working trial and appellate lawyers at the height of their careers, bring their knowledge of realworld, contemporary legal issues into the classroom and devote significant one-on-one time to students.
No other law school in the country has won more than one first-place “Best Brief ” award. South Texas College of Law Houston has won five.
South Texas College of Law Houston has won more than 120 national advocacy championships. No other law school in the country has won half as many.
Associate Dean Bruce A. McGovern is a nationally recognized expert in the area of federal taxation and regularly speaks at conferences around the country. He is an elected Fellow of the American
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College of Tax Counsel, an honor reserved for no more than 700 tax attorneys across the United States who are at the top of their chosen profession.
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The Harry L. Reed Oil and Gas Law Institute aims to be the nation’s leader in oil and gas legal education and scholarship. The Institute offers students a practical third-year curriculum centered on realworld strategizing, problem solving, writing, and negotiating. Year-three coursework mirrors present-day legal work in mineral title examination, transactional practice, energy litigation and negotiation, and other relevant practice areas. The Institute for International Legal Practice and National Security, founded in 2015, is an intellectual hub for legal scholars and practitioners working in the rapidly growing fields of international trade and investment, human rights, 13
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maritime law, counterterrorism, cybersecurity, immigration, antiquities trade, and other similar arenas. South Texas College of Law Houston’s national and international security law professors are productive and respected scholars. Recognized as experts in their fields, they inform policy, provide expert testimony to courts and Congress, serve as members of high-level commissions, contribute to discourse in the national media, and advise a variety of organizations on international legal topics. Students benefit from these professors’ realworld expertise as they build their own proficiency in critical international and security law.
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Professor Geoffrey Corn was one of 10 experts who contributed to the revision of the Commentaries to the Geneva Conventions of 1949, which address critical issues of international humanitarian law. The revisions were intended to give people an understanding of these important documents as they are interpreted today.
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Alumni
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Known for the lifelong connections created among students, faculty, and alumni, South Texas College of Law Houston provides ongoing opportunities to strengthen this network. More than 15,000 alumni live and work across the U.S. and the globe. Alumni often return to campus to train, coach, and support current students in competitions, continuing our championship legacy. Our alumni demonstrate their passion for the law school and our students by generously giving of their time and talents. Alumni support continues into the employment realm
South Texas College
as well. Our alumni return to campus to hire interns and graduates because they know firsthand the quality of education provided at STCL Houston. Alumni know that hiring a graduate from their alma mater will deliver an employee who has a strong work ethic, is prepared to practice law, and can hit the ground running.
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working in all 50
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states, and in 26 countries around
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TEXAS
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DFW
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AUSTIN
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TAMPA
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The Fred Parks Law Library
A few facts about the Fred Parks Law Library at South Texas College of Law Houston: • Over 90 databases • 591,147 volumes • 194,540 titles • 50 study rooms • 2 computer labs • 72,304 square feet • 6th floor open terrace with beautiful city view • Open 108.5 hours per week
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As a student and alumnus, you will have access to one of the most outstanding law libraries in the state. The Fred Parks Law Library provides students with more than 72,000 square feet of beautiful, well-lit space for studying, preparing for class, and performing research. More than 90 databases are available to students, nearly all of which are accessible off campus. Students also have access to an ever-growing list of resources, including more than 591,000 volumes of books, 50 study rooms, and two computer labs. The sixth floor of the library hosts an outdoor terrace with a breathtaking view of downtown Houston.
Unique to the Fred Parks Law Library is an extensive rare books and special collections room, featuring 240 titles published prior to 1800. The bulk of the rare book collection is from the period of 1800-1900, with the oldest book being the Vocabularius iuris vtriusque, a legal dictionary printed in 1481, just 29 years after Gutenberg used his printing press for the first time. History buffs will enjoy the library’s extensive collection of Texas legal documents, including a compilation of ordinances and decrees issued under the Spanish Constitution of 1812, which has greatly influenced Texas law. Our library staff is committed to protecting and preserving this one-of-a-kind collection. 17
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Earning your degree
We offer flexible options for students seeking to earn a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree or a combined JD/MBA degree.
The JD degree
South Texas College of Law Houston offers flexible options for students seeking to earn a Doctor of Jurisprudence ( JD) degree or a combined JD/MBA degree.
Part-Time Students
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of interest. Full-time students take 15 credit hours each fall and spring semester. Due to the significant time commitment of the full-time program, the law school highly recommends that students are employed no more than 20 hours per week.
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Students in the part-time program must complete a minimum of eight to a maximum of 11 credit hours each fall and spring semester. Additionally, part-time students are required to take two classes during the first summer of the program, while subsequent summer classes are optional. Part-time students typically
complete the program in four to 4.5 years. This program is designed for students requiring a lighter schedule due to family or work obligations. Part-time students have the option of transferring to the full-time JD program after successfully completing the first year.
JD/MBA Degree
Students can combine a legal education with advanced business study through our joint Doctor of Jurisprudence ( JD) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program. The MBA curriculum is offered through one of two institutions: The Mays Business School at Texas A&M University 19
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or the Cameron School of Business at the University of St. Thomas. Both joint degree programs permit law students to earn the JD and MBA degrees in as few as four years, whereas each program typically requires five years to complete. In both programs, full-time students will devote the first two years to law study at STCL Houston, spend the third year taking MBA coursework at the business school, and then return to the law school to complete their JD studies during the fourth year of enrollment. Both the Mays Business School and the Cameron School of Business are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB). SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE OF LAW HOUSTON
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Curriculum
Through the Pathways to Practice Program, students can create an individualized curriculum to fit their desired career goals.
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Full-time students
Second Fall Semester
course
Constitutional Law 4 Evidence 3 Property I 3 Total hours 10
First Semester
Civil Procedure Contracts I Criminal Law Legal Research and Writing I Torts I Total hours
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Second Spring Semester Federal Income Taxation 3 Property II 3 Elective(s) 3 Total hours (plus electives) 9
Second Semester Constitutional Law 4 Contracts II 3 Legal Research and Writing II 2 Property I 3 Torts II 3 Total hours 15
In addition, both full-time and part-time students will need to do the following: • Take a Professional Responsibility course before completion of the 60th credit hour • Write a substantial research paper as a condition of graduation • Complete at least six hours of professional skills courses
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Part-time students attend classes in the evening for the first 30 hours of study. Thereafter, on a space-available basis, they will have the option of registering for daytime classes.
Part-time students
First Fall Semester course
Contracts I Legal Research and Writing I Torts I Total hours
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For more information on admissions, visit www.stcl.edu. Twice in the past four years, the Texas
First Spring Semester Civil Procedure Criminal Law Legal Research and Writing II Total hours
Access to Justice (ATJ)
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Commission has honored South Texas College of Law Houston with its prestigious ATJ Law
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A candidate for the Doctor of Jurisprudence degree is required to earn at least 90 semester hours of credit with a passing grade and a cumulative grade average of 2.20 or better within seven years of the date of first enrollment. No more than 30 semester hours may be earned at other law schools.
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Service Award. Above: Dean Donald J. Guter accepts Access to Justice Award from Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman ’89.
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Choosing your unique direction
In addition to foundational courses relevant to specific areas of the law, STCL Houston’s extensive curriculum offers related courses in each area to help students gain more profound understanding. The following lists show the depth of options available. Civil Litigation – Business Foundational courses Agency and Partnership Antitrust Law Civil Pretrial Advocacy Civil Trial Advocacy Corporations Insurance Payment Systems Remedies Secured Transactions Securities Regulation Texas Pretrial Procedure Texas Trial and Appellate Procedure Trademarks and Unfair Competition Related courses Appellate Advocacy Alternative Dispute Resolution Business Bankruptcy Class Actions and Other Advanced Litigation Consumer Transactions Corporate Finance Law Damages Environmental Law Federal Courts Intellectual Property Survey Interviewing and Counseling Judicial Process Clinic I Judicial Process Clinic II Mediation Theory and Practice Oil, Gas, and Mineral Law Real Estate Finance Law Trends in Litigation and ADR Seminar Civil Litigation – Personal Injury Foundational Courses Civil Pretrial Advocacy Civil Trial Advocacy Conflict of Laws Insurance Texas Pretrial Procedure 22
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Texas Trial and Appellate Procedure Related Courses Admiralty Appellate Advocacy Class Actions and Other Advanced Litigation Damages Federal Courts Interviewing and Counseling Judicial Process Clinic I Judicial Process Clinic II Mediation Theory and Practice Remedies Trends in Litigation and ADR Seminar Voir Dire/Jury Communications Corporate and Business Foundational courses Administrative Law Agency & Partnership Alternative Dispute Resolution Antitrust Law Business Bankruptcy Corporate Finance Corporate Taxation Corporations International Business Transactions Partnership & Subchapter S Taxation Payment Systems Real Estate Finance Law Secured Transactions Securities Regulation Transactional Skills - Corporate Transactional Skills - Real Estate Transactional Skills - International Business Transactions Related courses Collective Bargaining Law Contract Building Blocks Contract Negotiations & Drafting Corporate & White Collar Crime 2017 | 2018
Employment Discrimination Employment Law Environmental Law Hospital Law Internship Insurance Intellectual Property Survey U.S. Taxation of International Transactions Criminal Law Foundational courses Criminal Procedure Criminal Trial Advocacy Texas Criminal Procedure Related courses Corporate and White Collar Crime Criminal Corrections – Seminar Criminal Process Clinic Federal Courts International Criminal Law & Procedure Juvenile Law Energy Law Foundational Courses Domestic Energy Law Domestic Petroleum Transactions International Petroleum Transactions Oil, Gas, and Mineral Law Texas Oil, Gas, and Land Title Examination Transactional Skills – Energy Related courses Administrative Law Agency & Partnership Arbitration Business Bankruptcy Contract Building Blocks Contract Negotiation & Drafting Corporate Finance Corporate Taxation Corporations Environmental Law
Intellectual Property Survey International Business Transactions Law Office Management Natural Resource Management Law Partnership & Subchapter S Taxation Payment Systems Real Estate Finance Law Secured Transactions State and Local Government U.S. Taxation of International Transactions Water Law Environmental Law Foundational courses Administrative Law Environmental Law Natural Resource Management Law Land Use Management & Control Oil, Gas & Mineral Law Related courses Corporate & White Collar Crime Criminal Process Clinic – Environmental Crimes Environmental Law – Seminar Legislation Public Interest Clinic Real Estate Finance Law Water Law Estate Planning and Probate Foundational courses Administration of Estates & Guardianships Estate & Gift Taxation Estate Planning Estate Planning Clinic Marital Property & Homestead Probate Clinic Wills, Trusts & Estates Related courses Advanced Marital Property –Seminar Guardianship Clinic Judicial Process Clinic – Probate Court Taxation – Advanced Income
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Family Law Foundational courses Family Law Family Law Clinic: Basic Family Law Trial Advocacy Juvenile Law Marital Property & Homestead Related courses Advanced Marital Property – Seminar Civil Pretrial Advocacy Civil Trial Advocacy Consumer Bankruptcy & Debt Collection Family Law Clinic: Advanced Family Law Internship Program Judicial Process Clinic – Family Court Public Interest Clinic General Practice Foundational courses Administrative Law Agency & Partnership Conflict of Laws Consumer Bankruptcy & Debt Collection Criminal Procedure Family Law Internet Legal Research Interviewing & Counseling Juvenile Law Law Office Management Payment Systems Secured Transactions Texas Pretrial Procedure Wills, Trusts & Estates Related courses Academic Internships Administration of Estates & Guardianships Alternative Dispute Resolution Appellate Advocacy Business Bankruptcy Civil Pretrial Advocacy Civil Trial Advocacy Consumer Transactions Corporations Estate Planning Estate Planning Clinic Family Law Clinic: Basic Family Law Clinic: Advanced 2017 | 2018
Family Law Trial Advocacy Federal Courts Government Process Clinic Insurance Intellectual Property Survey Law Office Management Mediation Theory and Practice Mock Trial Litigation Probate Clinic Remedies Texas Trial and Appellate Procedure Trends in Litigation & ADR – Seminar Voir Dire/Jury Communications Health Law Foundational courses Administrative Law Health Law HIV & the Law Hospital Law Internship Related courses Antitrust Law Contract Negotiation & Drafting Corporations Employment Law Insurance Intellectual Property Foundational courses Administrative Law Antitrust Law Copyright Law Intellectual Property Litigation Patent Law Patent Licensing & Technology Transfer Patent Office Procedure Trademarks & Unfair Competition Related courses Environmental Law Judicial Process Clinic-Federal Court Intellectual Property Survey Internet Law International Business and Law Foundational courses Comparative Law Conflict of Laws International Business Transactions
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International Civil Litigation International Law Transactional Skills-International Business Transactions Related courses Agency & Partnership Alternative Dispute Resolution Antitrust Law Business Bankruptcy Copyright Law Corporations Intellectual Property Survey International Criminal Law & Procedure International Environmental Law NAFTA: Trade and Transactions Patent Law Payment Systems Secured Transactions U.S. Taxation of International Transactions Labor and Employment Law Foundational courses Administrative Law Collective Bargaining Law Employment Discrimination Employment Law Related courses Admiralty Alternative Dispute Resolution Government Process Clinic Mediation Theory and Practice Trademarks & Unfair Competition
Public Interest Foundational courses Administrative Law Consumer Transactions Environmental Law Federal Courts First Amendment Law Legislation Public Interest Clinic Related courses Access to Justice Clinic American Legal History Animal Law Constitutional Law – Seminar Education Law – Seminar Environmental Law – Seminar Family Law Clinic: Basic Family Law Clinic: Advanced Guardianship Clinic HIV & the Law – Seminar Immigration and Naturalization Law – Seminar Sexual Orientation and the Law – Seminar State & Local Government State Constitutional Law – Seminar Urban & Poverty Law – Seminar Real Estate Law Foundational courses Administrative Law Business Bankruptcy Consumer Bankruptcy & Debt Collection Environmental Law
Land Use Management & Control Oil, Gas, & Mineral Law Real Estate Finance Law Secured Transactions Transactional Skills: Real Estate Related courses Agency & Partnership Corporations Government Process Clinic Marital Property & Homestead Payment Systems Securities Regulation Water Law Taxation Foundational courses Corporate Taxation Corporations Estate & Gift Taxation Estate Planning Partnership & Subchapter S Taxation Taxation – Advanced Income Taxation – Federal Procedure U.S. Taxation of International Transactions Related courses Administrative Law Agency & Partnership Business Bankruptcy Estate Planning Clinic Government Process Clinic Marital Property & Homestead Securities Regulation Wills, Trusts and Estates
Navigating the Pathway to your career goals
A legal education opens up a world of career options. Choosing the one that is right for you can be overwhelming. South Texas College of Law Houston is here to help. Our specialized program called Pathways to Practice enables students to explore career options, discover what it’s like to practice in specific fields, and plan a curriculum that best supports your career goals. Visit pathways.stcl.edu to tour possible curriculum paths.
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Malta, a scenic archipelago off the coast of Sicily, is just one of the possible destinations in the law school’s study abroad program.
Study Abroad
Take advantage of several opportunities to travel abroad and earn academic credit hours while studying comparative and international law. Challenging courses are coupled with exposure to another culture to provide students with a once-in-alifetime opportunity. Summer-abroad and semesterabroad programs are available. Summer programs are structured so that students can return in time for a clerkship or some time off before fall classes resume. For more information on study abroad programs, visit www.cile.edu.
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Study abroad sites include: London, England Valletta, Malta Galway, Ireland Prague, Czech Republic Santiago, Chile Leiden, Netherlands (full semester abroad) Aarhus, Denmark (full semester abroad)
STCL Houston study abroad students take in the views at Prague’s Intercontinental Hotel.
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Admissions
We enroll students who represent a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities, experience levels, and ages.
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Each year, the Admissions Committee thoughtfully reviews the applications of hundreds of talented, enthusiastic, and diverse students who are considering attending South Texas College of Law Houston. We enroll students who represent a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities, experience levels, and ages. Applications are reviewed only upon completion of a candidate’s application file, and applicants are encouraged to apply early.
Admissions Checklist
For a full description of all application materials, visit stcl.edu. Here is an overview of what you’ll need to do: 1. Take the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT), administered by the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC). The test is offered each October, December, February, and June. Visit www.lsac.org to register for the test. 2. Register with the Credential Assembly Service (CAS) to have transcripts assembled. 3. Complete an application for admission. Online applications are preferred. 4. Submit a resumé. 5. Attach a detailed personal statement setting forth your unique individual qualifications, interests, and aspirations for the study of law. Your personal
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statement should be two to three pages in length and double-spaced. 6. Submit two letters of recommendation through the Letter of Recommendation Service offered by LSAC. This service is included in your CAS registration fees. 7. Pay the $55 nonrefundable application fee.
Admissions Deadlines: Fall Semester: March 15 Spring Semester: October 1
Our Admissions Office is available to answer your questions. Please contact the office at 713-646-1810 or admissions@stcl.edu
International applicants
Applicants with degrees from foreign institutions are required to take the LSAT and register with the Credential Assembly Service (CAS). Applicants are urged to use the JD Credential Assembly Service ( JDCAS). This service is available for all applicants who have completed work at any foreign institution outside of the U.S. or Canada, at no additional expense to the applicant beyond the standard CAS fees. Any student who is not a U.S. citizen and holds a temporary visa (F-1 or J-1) is classified as an SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE OF LAW HOUSTON
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international student. In addition to meeting standard admissions requirements, these applicants, if admitted, must submit the following: • Non-U.S. citizens must include a copy of immigration documents (such as current U.S. visa or permanent resident card) when submitting the application. • Letter of Financial Backing and Statement of Understanding (U.S. citizens and permanent residents are exempt).
Dean T. Gerald Treece has served as director and coach of the law school’s best-in-the-nation Advocacy Program for nearly 40 years. Through his leadership, the school is one of only three in the nation consistently ranked in the top 10 for trial advocacy by U.S. News & World Report. To date, the law school’s Advocacy Program has won more than 120 national advocacy championships. No other law school in the United States has won half as many.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign
Language)
Applicants who obtained their degree from a country in which English is not the official language of instruction must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and submit results to South Texas College of Law Houston.
Transfer Application Deadlines: Fall Semester: June 15 Spring Semester: December 1
In order to be admitted with advanced standing, a transfer applicant must have earned credit for at least 24 semester hours at an ABA-accredited law school. The law school will not award credit for more than 30 semester hours earned at another law school. Transfer applicants are required to submit the following: 1. Completed application for admission 2. $55 nonrefundable application fee 3. An official letter of good standing from the law school from which the applicant is attempting to transfer 4. Personal statement 5. Resumé 6. Official transcript reflecting all law grades earned South Texas College of Law Houston admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, or disability to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age or disability in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, or other school-administered rights, privileges, programs or activities generally accorded or made available to students at the college. South Texas College of Law Houston does not represent, warrant, or claim that by attending or graduating from the law school, an accepted applicant will pass the bar exam or be accepted to the bar in any
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If you are waiting for your final grades, we ask that you send your application, supporting documentation, and official transcript as soon as they are available. Decisions on transfer applications cannot be made until all of the above items are received.
Visiting Applicants
A student from another ABA-accredited law school may apply to South Texas College of Law Houston as a visiting student, subject to availability of space. Visiting students must submit the following: 1. Application for admission 2. $55 non-refundable application fee 3. A letter of good standing from their law school, indicating that the transfer credit will be accepted toward the student’s current degree program.
state. In addition, South Texas College of Law Houston does not represent, warrant, or claim that by attending or graduating from the law school or by subsequently being admitted to the bar of any state, an accepted applicant to the law school will become employed in a legal position or will receive a higher average starting salary than such applicant might otherwise be in a position to receive. While every effort is made to provide accurate and current information, South Texas College of Law Houston reserves the right to change, without notice, statements in the Admissions Bulletin concerning rules, policies, fees, curricula, or other matters. Publications of South Texas College of Law Houston are not contractual. The faculty and administration may make changes at any time and may make them applicable to students, regardless of when the changes are made
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with respect to the student's enrollment. In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners. It is the applicant’s responsibility to research the character, fitness and other qualifications for admission to the bar in the state(s) in which the applicant intends to practice. Additionally, if you have been academically dismissed from another ABA law school, South Texas College of Law Houston requires that you sit out the recommended two years before reapplying to begin your studies all over.
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Tuition
South Texas College of Law Houston consistently has been ranked among the best values in the country for a private law school, and the college was named a Best Value by National Jurist magazine in 2015. Our school continues its mission established in 1923: Provide a diverse body of students with the opportunity to obtain an exceptional legal education, preparing graduates to serve their community and the profession with distinction.
2016-2017 Academic Year Budget Living with Parents Tuition Rate: $1,000/hr + $300 fee
FULL-TIME PART-TIME
Tuition & Fees Books
Room & Board Misc./Personal Transportation Total
FALL/SPRING 9 MONTHS
PER SEMESTER FALL 4/SPRING 5 MONTHS
30,600
15,300
20,600
10,300
6,886
3,443
6,886
3,443
2,796
1,398
2,228
1,114
3,106
1,553
2,796
1,398
$45,616
$22,808
FALL/SPRING PER SEMESTER 9 MONTHS FALL 4/SPRING 5 MONTHS
1,670
835
3,106 $35,058
1,553 $17,529
2016-2017 Academic Year Budget Not Living with Parents Tuition Rate: $1,000/hr + $300 fee
FULL-TIME
Tuition & Fees Books
Room & Board Misc./Personal Transportation Total
PART-TIME
FALL/SPRING 9 MONTHS
PER SEMESTER FALL 4/SPRING 5 MONTHS
30,600
15,300
20,600
10,300
13,770
6,885
13,770
6,885
2,228
1,114
3,106
1,553
2,796
1,398
$52,500
$26,250
FALL/SPRING PER SEMESTER 9 MONTHS FALL 4/SPRING 5 MONTHS
1,670 3,106 2,796
$41,942
835
1,553 1,398
$20,971
• Full-time is based on 30 credit hours plus fees. • All students are eligible to apply for Stafford loans in the amount of $20,500. To offset the remaining Cost of Attendance, Graduate Plus loans, federal work-study, tuition equalization grant (TEG) and the college access loan (CAL) are other available resources. Dean’s Merit Scholarships, which are offered through the Office of Admissions, are automatically awarded to admitted students whose undergraduate GPA and LSAT score meet established criteria. • Please inquire with the Admissions Office for scholarship questions. • Academic year budgets subject to change for new academic year 2017-2018.
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Tuition continued
Texas Lawyer reports that Houston ranks #10 in the
nation on the list of “Best Cities for a Young Lawyer.”
Legal professionals make up 1.6 percent of the population in Houston, which has more than 4,700 law firms (more than Dallas or Austin) and a mean salary of $127,902.
Applying for Financial Aid
Full-time and part-time applicants can obtain financial aid forms and documents on the law school’s website. We recommend students begin the financial aid application process early to ensure meeting deadlines. This may require applicants to begin the financial aid application process even before they learn if they are accepted for admission to South Texas College of Law Houston. For assistance, contact the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid at 713-646-1820. An application for admission is not an application for federal financial aid, but does constitute an application for new student merit scholarships administered by the Admissions Office.
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Scholarships
This academic year, STCL Houston is projected to provide $3 million in scholarships, grants, and awards to deserving students. Scholarships and grants come in varying amounts from different sources. Scholarships are organized into four categories: 1. Admissions Scholarships 2. Scholarships awarded to continuing students by the Faculty Financial Aid Committee 3. Scholarships funded and awarded by donors outside the law school 4. Tuition Equalization Grant funds from the State of Texas Approximately 56 percent of students receive at least one scholarship or grant.
Admissions Scholarships
All entering students are automatically considered for Dean’s Merit scholarships based on their undergraduate performance and LSAT score. Scholarships ranging from $1,500 to $22,500 are offered to entering students and typically are renewable for each year the student is enrolled at STCL Houston, provided the student maintains a 3.0 or higher grade point average. For more information on scholarships, contact the Admissions Office at 713-646-1810.
Other forms of financial assistance
Students use a variety of methods, in addition to scholarships, to cover costs for their legal education, including:
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Direct Loan Program. Funds are available
to students through the Federal Stafford Loan and Graduate PLUS Loan programs, both of which are fixed-interest, credit-based loans.
Student Emergency Loans. The law school
provides emergency, short-term loans to students through the Spurgeon E. Bell Scholarship and Student Aid Fund, which is funded by external donations and proceeds from campus vending machines. Depending on availability, the fund offers 60-day, interest-free loans of up to $1,000.
Federal Work Study Program. The Federal
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Student Organizations
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Black Law Students Association
Alternative Dispute Resolution Advocates
Enrich your legal education by participating in any of the school’s 37 student organizations. Whatever your professional or personal area of interest, you’ll find an organization that matches your passions with your education. Student Organizations: ACLU @ STCL Aggie Law Students Association Alternative Dispute Resolution Advocates AMICUS Animal Legal Defense Fund Asian Pacific American Law Students Association Black Law Students Association
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Christian Legal Society
Republican Law Students
Criminal Law Society
Society on National Security and
Delta Theta Phi
International Law
Environmental Law Society
University of Texas Exes
Family Law & Probate Legal Society
Sports and Entertainment Law
Federalist Society
Society
Health Law Society
Veterans Association
Hispanic Law Students Association
Student Bar Association
Hunting & Rifle Association
Tax Law Society
Intellectual Prop. & Tech. Law Society
Women’s Law Society
Jewish Law Students Association National Lawyers Guild
Board of Advocates
Oil & Gas Law Society
Construction Law Journal
Phi Alpha Delta
Corporate Counsel Review
Phi Delta Phi
Currents
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Co-Curricular Activities:
Law Review Texas Journal of Business Law
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Student Scholarly Publications
The far-reaching success of the law school’s research and writing program extends into scholarly publications.
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Members of the student-led Law Review’s editorial board write, edit, and publish the quarterly journal.
Student Scholarly Publications
The far-reaching success of the law school’s research and writing program extends into scholarly publications. Students have an opportunity to publish in one of five scholarly periodicals. Students hone the vital skills of legal research, writing, editing, and managing the legal work of others. The law school’s five journals include:
Law Review
The Law Review is a quarterly journal, edited and published by second- and third-year students who have exemplary grades and who successfully participate in a writing competition and technical editing exercise. Law Review members write a case note for publication on the Review’s website during their first semester, then produce a publishable original comment over successive semesters. Since 1990, the Law Review has hosted an annual Ethics Symposium, which is widely cited within legal academia and the state and federal courts.
Corporate Counsel Review
The Corporate Counsel Review, published twice each year and distributed to more than 4,000 subscribers, is the scholarly journal of the Corporate Counsel Section of the State Bar of Texas. The journal is edited by second- and third-year students competitively chosen based on their writing, editing, and interest. A small group of senior editors leads the journal under the direction of a faculty member. 37
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Currents: The Journal of International Economic Law
Edited and published by STCL Houston students, Currents is the official journal of the Institute for International Legal Practice and National Security. Currents serves as a research tool and reference guide for enterprises with global markets, with a focus on the latest legislation, treaties, cases, and trends affecting international commerce. The journal contains lead articles by students as well as noted attorneys and members of the international business community.
Construction Law Journal
The Construction Law Journal is a biannual State Bar of Texas publication filled with articles written by practitioners in the multi-faceted area of construction law. STCL Houston students edit the journal’s articles, honing valuable research and writing skills while networking with practicing attorneys.
Texas Journal of Business Law
The Texas Journal of Business Law is a publication of the Business Law Section of the State Bar of Texas. Students participate in the solicitation of submissions and selection of articles from the state’s business law attorneys and professors. Students also edit articles and write summaries of significant developments in business law for inclusion in the journal, which is published three times a year. SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE OF LAW HOUSTON
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Faculty
James J. Alfini BA, Columbia University JD, Northwestern University School of Law Dean Emeritus and Professor of Law
Richard R. Carlson BA, Wake Forest University JD, University of Georgia School of Law Professor of Law
dispute resolution, constitutional law, mediation, judicial ethics
law, contracts
Areas of expertise: labor law, employment discrimination, family
Areas of expertise: alternative
Sandra J. Carnahan BA, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville JD, South Texas College of Law LLM, University of Houston Law Center Professor of Law
John H. Bauman BA, Pomona College JD, Stanford University Professor of Law
Areas of expertise: torts, insurance, remedies, federal courts
Areas of expertise: criminal procedure, health law, bioethics
Josh Blackman BS, The Pennsylvania State University JD, George Mason University School of Law Associate Professor of Law
Amanda Harmon Cooley BA, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill JD, University of North Carolina School of Law Professor of Law
Areas of expertise: constitutional law, the United States Supreme Court, the intersection of law and
Areas of expertise: legal research
technology
and writing, education law, contracts, constitutional law
Vanessa Browne-Barbour BA, Carnegie-Mellon University JD, Duquesne University School of Law Professor of Law
Geoffrey S. Corn BA, Hartwick College JD, George Washington University Law School LLM, The Judge Advocate General’s School, United States Army Professor of Law
Areas of expertise: family law, torts, parental rights, forensic science
Catherine Greene Burnett BA, University of Texas JD, University of Texas School of Law Vice President, Associate Dean, Professor of Law and Director of Legal Clinics
Areas of expertise: criminal law, military law, national security, public international law
Susan Waite Crump AB, University of California-Davis JD, University of Houston Law Center Professor of Law
Areas of expertise: skills and clinical teaching, criminal procedure, international criminal law and procedure, capital punishment, legal
Areas of expertise: criminal law,
research and writing
evidence, federal jurisdiction, practice, and procedure
Elaine A. Carlson BS, Southern Illinois University MA, McMaster University JD, South Texas College of Law Professor of Law and Stanley J. Krist Distinguished Professor of Texas Law
Elizabeth A. Dennis BA, Hollins College JD, South Texas College of Law Assistant Dean, Director of Academic Internships, and Associate Professor of Clinical Studies
Areas of expertise: pretrial, trial and appellate civil procedure,
Areas of expertise: criminal,
civil and judicial externships, introduction to law, legal method, legal research and writing
professional responsibility, developments in litigation
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W. David East BA, Baylor University JD, Baylor University School of Law LLM, George Washington University Law School Professor of Law and Director of Transactional Practice Center
Areas of expertise: commercial law, bankruptcy, contracts
Matthew J. Festa BA, University of Notre Dame MPA, Murray State University MA, Vanderbilt University JD, Vanderbilt University Law School Professor of Law
Areas of expertise: property, land
use, state and local government, legal history, national security law
Ted L. Field BA, University of Illinois at Chicago MA, Northwestern University JD, The John Marshall Law School Professor of Law Areas of expertise: intellectual property, patent law
Derek Fincham BA, University of Kansas JD, Wake Forest University School of Law PhD, University of Aberdeen School of Law Professor of Law Areas of expertise: legal research and writing, property law, intellectual property, cultural heritage law
Sharon G. Finegan BA, University of Virginia JD, American UniversityWashington College of Law LLM, Columbia Law School Professor of Law
Areas of expertise: legal research and writing, constitutional law, procedural law
Nationally recognized for his scholarship in constitutional law and the United States Supreme Court, Professor Josh Blackman was selected by Forbes Magazine for its “30 Under 30� in Law and Policy. He has twice testified before the House Judiciary Committee and is an adjunct scholar at the Cato Institute. His commentary has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, USA Today, and other national publications.
Pamela E. George BS, University of Texas MLS, University of Texas JD, University of Texas School of Law Professor of Law
R. Randall Kelso BA, University of Chicago JD, University of Wisconsin Law School Professor of Law and Spurgeon E. Bell Distinguished Professor
Areas of expertise: marital property, family law, Texas trial and appellate procedure
Areas of expertise: constitutional law, contracts, jurisprudence
Christopher Kulander BS Wright State University MS Wright State University PhD Texas A&M University JD University of Oklahoma Associate Professor of Law Director, Harry L. Reed Oil & Gas Law Institute
Maxine D. Goodman BA, Brandeis University JD, University of Texas School of Law Vice President, Associate Dean and Professor of Law Areas of expertise: legal analysis, research and writing, appellate advocacy, class action litigation
Areas of expertise: energy law, oil & gas law, property
Donald J. Guter BA, University of Colorado JD, Duquesne University President and Dean, and Professor of Law
Joseph K. Leahy BA, Swarthmore College JD, New York University School of Law Professor of Law
Areas of expertise: military law, national security law, legal education
Areas of expertise: corporations, agency and partnership, securities regulation
Helen Bishop Jenkins BMD, Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins Institute MME, Howard University JD, University of Houston Law Center Executive Vice President Emeritus and Professor of Law
Katerina Lewinbuk BA, Minnesota State University JD, John Marshall Law School Professor of Law Areas of expertise: employment discrimination, professional responsibility, legal research and writing
Areas of expertise: wills, trusts and estates, property, administration of estates
Betty J. Luke BS, Lamar University BS, University of Texas Medical Branch JD, South Texas College of Law LLM, University of Houston Law Center Associate Professor of Clinical Studies
Bruce A. McGovern BA, Columbia University, Columbia College JD, Fordham University School of Law LLM, University of Florida College of Law Vice President, Associate Dean and Professor of Law
Areas of expertise: federal income taxation, corporate and partnership taxation, business organizations
Shelby A. D. Moore BA, Towson State University JD, University of Baltimore School of Law LLM, Harvard Law School Professor of Law
Areas of expertise: property, criminal law, feminist jurisprudence, torts, criminal corrections
Ray E. Moses BA, University of Texas JD, University of Texas School of Law LLM, Northwestern University School of Law SJD, Southern Methodist University School of Law Professor of Law Areas of expertise: criminal law, criminal pre-trial and trial practice, scientific evidence, criminal procedure
Olga L. Moya BA, University of Texas JD, University of Texas School of Law Professor of Law
Areas of expertise: environmental law, international environmental law, toxic torts, administrative law, property law, legislation
Areas of expertise: live-client legal clinics
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James L. Musselman AA, Illinois Central College BS, Illinois State University JD, Brigham Young University, J. Reuben Clark Law School Professor of Law
Amanda J. Peters BS, Texas Tech University JD, Texas Tech University School of Law Professor of Law
Fran Ortiz BA, University of Texas JD, Harvard Law School Professor of Law
Jean Fleming Powers BA, The University of Texas JD, University of Houston Law Center Professor of Law
Areas of expertise: legal research and writing, criminal law and procedure and mental health law
Areas of expertise: federal income tax, commercial law
Areas of expertise: property, environmental law, international environmental law, natural resources and water law
Areas of expertise: contracts, professional responsibility, remedies
Scott Rempell BA, University of Michigan JD, American University, Washington College of Law Professor of Law
Phillip E. Page BS, University of Tennessee JD, University of Memphis School of Law LLM, New York University School of Law Professor of Law
Areas of expertise: appellate advocacy, immigration, legal research and writing, privacy, trial advocacy
Areas of expertise: contracts, copyright, trademarks and unfair competition, communications, art and entertainment law
Jeffrey L. Rensberger BA, Wabash College JD, Indiana University at Bloomington Professor of Law and Vice President for Strategic Planning and Institutional Research
James W. Paulsen BFA, Texas Christian University JD, Baylor University School of Law LLM, Harvard Law School Professor of Law
Areas of expertise: civil procedure, conflict of laws, federal courts, property
Areas of expertise: civil procedure, jurisprudence, family law, legal history, legal research and writing, marital property
Charles W. “Rocky” Rhodes BBA, Baylor University JD, Baylor University School of Law Vinson & Elkins Research Professor and Professor of Law
Areas of expertise: constitutional law, federal court jurisdiction and procedure, Texas constitutional law, state and federal trial and appellate, procedure and practice, complex litigation
Val D. Ricks BA, Brigham Young University JD, Brigham Young University, J. Reuben Clark Law School Professor of Law Areas of expertise: contracts, property, commercial law, jurisprudence, antitrust
Arnie Rochvarg BA, University of Pennsylvania JD, George Washington University Visiting Professor of Law Areas of expertise: administrative law, agency and partnership, commercial law, criminal law, international criminal law, professional responsibility
Gary S. Rosin BS, Texas A&M University JD, University of Texas School of Law Professor of Law
Areas of expertise: business organizations, commercial paper, corporate finance, securities regulation
Professor Matthew Festa is a highly regarded expert on the effects of land use law on cities and communities. He teaches and researches in property law, land use, and other areas. He is appointed as a Kinder Fellow at the Rice University Kinder Institute for Urban Research, a leading multidisciplinary think tank on urban issues. He also serves in the U.S. Army Reserve, where he is an adjunct professor at the Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School.
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Professor Mark E. Steiner, Ph.D. is a noted expert in American legal history, torts, consumer transactions, and Internet legal research. He was twice selected as a Fulbright Scholar and has taught law at the University of Latvia and the College of Law at National Taiwan University. For the second year in a row, he qualified for membership in the Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas, which recognizes Texas lawyers who exceed the state bar’s aspirational pro bono goal for the preceding year.
Njeri Mathis Rutledge BA, Spelman College JD, Harvard Law School Professor of Law
Dru Stevenson BA, Wheaton College JD, University of Connecticut School of Law LLM, Yale Law School Professor of Law and Baker Institute Scholar at the Rice University James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy
Areas of expertise: legal research and writing, criminal law, criminal procedure, labor and employment law, civil litigation
Mark R. Siegel BS, University of Florida BA, University of Florida JD, Florida State University LLM, Emory University Professor of Law
Areas of expertise: environmental law, law and economics, criminal law, administrative law
Cherie O. Taylor AB, Harvard UniversityRadcliffe College JD, University of Georgia LLM, Georgetown University Professor of Law
Areas of expertise: federal income, estate and gift taxation, estate planning, wills, trusts and estates
Andrew T. Solomon BA, University of Michigan JD, Boston University School of Law Professor of Law
Areas of expertise: international trade law, international civil litigation, public international law, civil procedure
Areas of expertise: legal research and writing, appellate advocacy, civil practice advocacy
T. Gerald Treece BA, University of Houston JD, University of Houston Law Center Vice President, Associate Dean, Special Counsel to the President and Dean, Director of Advocacy and The W. James Kronzer, Jr. Distinguished Professor of Law
Tobin A. Sparling BA, Dartmouth College MS, Columbia University MA, Columbia University JD, Columbia University School of Law Professor of Law
Areas of expertise: legal research and writing, privacy law, sexual orientation law
Areas of expertise: civil rights, constitutional law, torts, trial and appellate advocacy
Mark E. Steiner BA, University of Texas JD, University of Houston Law Center PhD, University of Houston Professor of Law
Michael E. Wheeler BA, Arkansas Tech University JD, University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law Professor of Law
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Areas of expertise: criminal law, international criminal law, capital punishment
John J. Worley AB, University of Georgia JD, University of Georgia School of Law Professor of Law, Vice President, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Director of Transactional Law Practice Certificate Program Areas of expertise: contracts, secured financing, payment law, bankruptcy, banking and philosophy
Kevin M. Yamamoto BS, University of California, Davis JD, University of San Diego Law School LLM, University of Florida College of Law Professor of Law Areas of expertise: all tax-related courses, estate planning, wills, trusts and estates, contracts, corporations, Uniform Commercial Code
Skills Institutes and Programs Debra Berman BS, Georgetown University JD, American University Washington College of Law Director of the Frank Evans Center for Conflict Resolution
Areas of expertise: criminal law, corporate and white collar crime, criminal procedure, gaming law, juvenile law
Areas of expertise: American legal history, torts, civil procedure, consumer transactions, internet legal research
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Kenneth A. Williams BA, University of San Francisco JD, University of Virginia School of Law Professor of Law
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Next Steps
You are ready to make the commitment and have decided to apply to law school. So what’s next? Here’s some advice from our president and dean, Donald J. Guter.
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Dear Future Law Student: You have made the decision to embark on an incredible journey. Attending law school is not a small decision, and we are delighted you are considering South Texas College of Law Houston for this pursuit. My advice to any student considering a specific law school is to visit the campus. Talk to administrators, students, and alumni. The environment should be one you find stimulating and welcoming. The school should demonstrate how students will leave well-educated, confident, and prepared to practice law. I know you will find these attributes while exploring our community. Make plans to visit us and take a tour to see if STCL Houston is the right place for you. Your legal education, your exposure to committed colleagues, and your engagement with dedicated faculty will create a life-changing experience. We are here to ensure that our students graduate confident and well-prepared for a successful career in the practice of law. We believe the personal encounters and commitment from faculty will be your greatest and most memorable experience at STCL Houston. These relationships will provide value beyond your years as a student. I look forward to meeting you and visiting about this exciting opportunity. Thank you for allowing us to share in your remarkable adventure. Sincerely,
Donald J. Guter, President and Dean
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Be part of tradition: Ring the bell
After completing their last final exam at STCL Houston, students meet in the atrium to continue a long-standing tradition. Students gather around and take turns ringing the replica Liberty Bell in the front atrium, signifying the completion of their long journey toward earning a law degree. The bell-ringing tradition is also a special time of celebration for graduates’ friends and family, who join in the celebrations by bringing champagne, cake, and flowers, and filling the atrium with sounds of laughter and joy.
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South Texas College of Law Houston mission statement Provide a diverse body of students with the opportunity to obtain an exceptional legal education, preparing graduates to serve their community and the profession with distinction.
Tuition and fees among the lowest of 118 private law schools in the US. Consistently ranked in the top 10 for trial advocacy by US News & World Report. 17 on-site clinics enable students to provide nearly $1 million worth of pro bono service to Houston’s underserved community.
Nationally recognized faculty, who are leaders in their fields, providing relevant and practical contributions to the national and international legal community.
Winner of five first-place Best Brief Awards (more than any other law school) in the Scribes competition— the nation’s most prestigious legal writing competition.
Winner of the ABA national appellate advocacy competition 15 times—more than any other law school.
Founded in 1923, the biggest, oldest, and only private and independent law school in downtown Houston.
Winner of more than 120 national advocacy championships. No other law school has won half as many.
Named a BEST VALUE by National Jurist magazine for the past three consecutive years.
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